Life would become increasingly unaffordable for most, it said in a broadcast.
The police were there and blocked Mariannengasse and Pelikangasse. At first it was not known how many squatters there were, said spokeswoman Barabara Gass. In order to be able to vacate the property, you need the consent of the homeowner with whom you would currently be contacting. After that, a decision would be made on how to proceed.
“Many people are faced with the question of whether they would rather spend the little money they have left on a roof over their heads, a warm apartment or a full stomach. While countless houses in Vienna are empty, they will eventually become even more expensive are sold, more and more people are losing their homes because they can no longer pay the rent and are eventually evicted,” says Simone Steiner, spokeswoman for the “En Commun” campaign.
Source: Nachrichten
